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The Watch That Proves Toughness Has Always Been a Kind of Elegance

G-SHOCK didn’t just evolve into refinement. It’s been quietly building toward it from the start.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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The Coolest Gifts for Drink Lovers for 2025

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery

Check out our CM product review of the hottest product in wellness right now: the Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot. Spoiler alert -- it’s a gamechanger!

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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

They've explored 10,000 miles together. Here are their essentials.

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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

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The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

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Hypershell X Review: The Future of Hiking Has Legs

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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G-SHOCK’s 10-Year Pursuit of Perfection: The Fine Metallic Series Delivers Unseen Innovation

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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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Fly By Jing Hot Pot Starter Set

Fly By Jing has earned quite a bit of praise for its chili crisp, sauces, spices, and general pantry goods. If you enjoy cooking Chinese food, or just want some fantastic flavors in your repertoire, Fly By Jing is the place for you. The brand has also made cooking Chinese…

By John A. Paradiso
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50 Under $50: Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men

Valentine's Day is fast approaching so if you want to be prepared with a quality gift, you've come to the right place. We've already picked out the best gifts to give to her this Valentine's Day but if you're looking for something for your husband, boyfriend, partner, or any man…

By John A. Paradiso
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Reviewed: Ooni Fyra 12 Outdoor Pizza Oven

2021 was the year of the outdoor pizza oven. Scrolling through my social media feeds I found so many of my friends and acquaintances decided to become amateur pizzaioli (that's Italian for pizza chefs) during the warmer months of the pandemic. In fact, a local Italian friend of mine bought…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Helinox X Bodega Natural Habitat Collection

Who says outdoor gear has to look clinical? Well, Helinox just collaborated with Bodega to create boldly patterned outdoor equipment that's welcoming, unique, and truly colorful. The Natural Habitat Collection consists of Helinox's packable outdoor chair, table, and cot emblazoned with Bodega's colorful leaf and urban enviro camo print in…

By Amos Kwon
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Vollebak Apocalypse Jacket

Whether you're concerned about the oncoming apocalypse or just really like the fashion choices of The Walking Dead, Vollebak has you covered. Their new Apocalypse Jacket is engineered to withstand the wear and tear of the end times. Seriously. Built with a blend para-aramid and polybenzimidazole, the exterior of this…

By John A. Paradiso
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